No Question About That - a Manchester United podcast

#990 | Ed and Dharnish review Bournemouth 2–2 United - a game in which United were robbed by referee Stuart Atwell. One moment turning down a penalty for a clear foul on Amad, the next moment, watching Bournemouth score. Inexplicably, Atwell then gave a penalty and a red card for a foul by Harry Maguire. Soft as fuck. But, apart from crap refereeing, United performed well for a half, creating plenty of chances before a quieter second half. What does this mean for the top four race and Michael Carrick's chances of getting the big job? See you in 24 days.

00:00 Introduction

02:14 Referee Controversy

13:14 Fullbacks: Shaw and Dalot

16:42 Midfield, Casemiro's Replacement

25:23 Top Four Race

34:17 Should Carrick Stay Permanently?

46:06 Remaining Fixtures

49:07 Wrap

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#989 | Ed and Jamie discuss a Premier League settlement with Chelsea over £47 million worth of undisclosed, off-book payments to players, agents and third parties from 20011–2018, involving names including Samuel Eto’o, Eden Hazard and David Luiz.

The £10m fine and suspended transfer/youth-player bans show inconsistent rule enforcement versus PSR points deductions for clubs like Everton and could weaken the Premier League’s position in Manchester City’s case, while signalling cooperation and ownership change can reduce sporting sanctions. It's incredibly lenient.

There's an examination of how a Gulf-wide conflict has driven crude oil from about $65 to ~$105, pressuring INEOS’ thin-margin, highly leveraged petrochemicals business, potentially delaying or complicating refinancing at INEOS and United amid reduced prospects of Fed interest rate cuts.

The conversation finishes on the potential impact around United's new stadium in a high-rate, high-cost environment.

00:00 Introduction

03:09 Chelsea's Off-Book Payments

07:09 Premier League's Lenient Penalty

17:45 Implications for Man City's Case

20:23 The Abramovich Fund

22:15 War in the Gulf and Oil Price Shock

28:33 Impact on United's Refinancing and Ownership

32:43 New Stadium Challenges

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#988 | Ed, Dharnish and Daniel review United’s 3-1 win over Aston Villa, praising a patient approach after a quiet first half against Villa’s high line and mid-block. The episode covers the role of United's flexible front three, how Casemiro and Mainoo controlled midfield, Bruno's flexible positioning, and United's dominance at the back. Then we look ahead to the game against Bournemouth on Friday night

00:00 Intro and Match Reaction
04:35 Cunha's Role and the Left Side
09:38 Bruno's Freedom
10:39 Dalot, Shaw and the Full-backs
15:06 Villa's Setup
21:07 Casemiro and Mainoo
23:19 Best Starting XI
29:11 Bournemouth Preview
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#987 | Ed and Tom discuss Manchester United’s 3–1 win over Aston Villa, a strangely low-intensity match that still moved United closer to securing Champions League football. It might have started slowly, but United’s second-half, shaped by Bruno Fernandes’ brilliance, Casemiro’s head, and Benjamin Sesko’s ability off the bench, were enough to secure the points. It’s a bit odd how slowly United start in these games under Carrick. Is the team undercooked or is it something more fundamental?

With European football on the horizon, the conversation turns to summer needs - midfielders, fullbacks, a left-sided forward, and possibly a centre back. But will it be Carrick at the wheel?

00:00 Match Review: United 3-1 Aston Villa

04:02 Casimiro's Set Piece Quality

05:57 Bruno Fernandes:  Best in the League

11:15 Sesko, Mbeumo and Wide Areas

15:46 Summer Transfers

25:54 Carrick: Right Man for United?

39:36 Squad Building

47:22 United's Financial Position

55:00 Wrap

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#986 | It’s a quiet news week at United but Ed and Dominic preview Sunday’s crucial Old Trafford match vs Aston Villa in a very tight Champions League race. United need both points and a convincing performance after uneven recent displays. There are concerns about squad fitness, slow starts, and breaking down low blocks. There’s some chat about poor first-leg Champions League results for English clubs and the potential impact on the Premier League’s coefficient and fifth-place qualification. Plenty of mirth over Spurs’ collapse under Igor Tudor and relegation fears/hopes, Liverpool’s ongoing issues, and Chelsea’s flakiness.

00:00 Introduction

02:40 Champions League: Premier League Struggles

06:41 Arsenal Analysis

09:45 Tottenham's Crisis

14:16 Transfer Market

18:36 Liverpool: Slot Under Pressure

18:54 Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray

27:48 Chelsea's Inconsistency

30:58 United vs Villa Preview

37:05 United News and Injury Concerns

44:18 Left Side Problem

49:02 Wrap

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